Who Are We?
The Toro Company's Shakopee plant is the largest non-engine supplier to Toro with 125,000 square feet of production facility. The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. This location produces professional and residential component products. Employees at this modern facility provide precise cutting products, machine components, tooled stampings, and metal fabrication for assembly at other TTC manufacturing facilities. For over 100 years, our ideas have transformed the way professionals and homeowners care for their outdoors, including many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.
Manufacturing Engineer I at The Toro Company:
The Manufacturing Engineer I is a critical entry-level role responsible for driving manufacturing engineering projects and providing essential technical support to the Shakopee plant. This position focuses on improving process capability,
enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the seamless introduction of new products and processes.
What Will You Do?
I. Process Improvement & Production Support
Analyze operational constraints to drive equipment productivity, improve process capability, and reduce downtime to increase overall plant capacity.
Engage in daily production tier meetings and use analytical methods to identify and implement solutions for problems that adversely affect quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes and equipment. Provide mentoring and training to machine operators.
Develop programs using vendor software as required, for example automated sheet metal laser cutting and press brake equipment.
Other duties as assigned
II Project & Financial Support
Prepare capital equipment requests (IARs), coordinating the investigation, selection, installation, prove-out, and training necessary to successfully integrate new equipment.
Complete cost estimation, generate Request for Quotations (RFQs), update Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings, and manage other Engineering Change Management (ECM) activities and CAD drawing maintenance.
Provide thorough cost data analysis to Engineering, Sourcing, and Finance for use in project direction, product pricing, budgeting, and return on investment (ROI) calculations.
III Product & Design Feedback
Act as the primary interface to Design Engineering, providing critical manufacturing input on process capability, materials utilization, and design alternatives (DFMA) to optimize product value. Ensure the timely and effective introduction of new parts.
Review and evaluate the sourcing of production parts, recommending alternate sourcing strategies when appropriate.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
What Do You Need?
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or equivalent).
Relevant manufacturing experiences or skills related to a high-pace production environment.
Preferred: Successful completion of a TTC Internship or comparable relevant work experience.
OR,
Candidates who have completed a TTC Internship or possess equivalent professional
experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Differentiating Factors & Technical Competencies:
Relevant Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, machining, or assembly &
finishing.
Technical Tools: Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks or Creo). Ability to read
engineering drawings and familiarity with 3D models.
Process Methodologies: Working knowledge of advanced manufacturing principles, including FMEA, DFMA, 5S,
Six Sigma, PFEP, and Lean.
Data & Systems: Experience with ERP and MES software. Strong proficiency with MS Office applications.
Soft Skills: Demonstrated project management experience, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, and a
strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
Job Dimensions:
This is a full-time, first-shift, non-managerial role. Daily collaboration is expected with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and other Engineering teams.
Negligible travel required (<5%).
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits.
Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $67,800-$78,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.